A GANG of youngsters are being hunted by police after a motorist narrowly escaped being crushed to death by a concrete block hurled off a bridge.

A GANG of youngsters are being hunted by police after a motorist narrowly escaped being crushed to death by a concrete block hurled off a bridge.

The man was travelling along the busy A5 dual carriageway at Glascote, in Tamworth, when the piece of concrete smashed into his windscreen on Monday afternoon.

Police say the man had a "very lucky escape" and branded the youngsters' actions "crass, stupid" and "totally unacceptable".

PC Pete Stevens, of Stafford-shire Police's Trent Valley division, said: "This incident highlights the dangers of young people doing what they think is fun, but the reality is that it can be very serious.

"In this incident a piece of concrete did hit a vehicle but luckily no-one was seriously hurt.

"But it could also have caused a serious accident. The car could have ploughed off the road or into other vehicles.

"But more importantly the concrete could have gone through the windscreen potentially seriously injuring or killing the driver.

"We are very concerned about this incident, we take this type of crass, stupid and extremely dangerous behaviour extremely seriously.

"We would appeal for anyone who has heard anyone bragging about doing this to get in touch. We would like to warn parents and children that we will take action against this sort of totally unacceptable behaviour."

The male driver escaped with just minor injuries.

Police say a gang of youngsters were seen on the bridge but ran off. Anyone with information is urged to call 08453 302010 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.